Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 55% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 53 (R$ 69) | R$ 36 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 42 (R$ 56) | R$ 35 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 17 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.47 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 25 (R$ 33) | R$ 13 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 9 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 20 (R$ 26) | R$ 26 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.23 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.77 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | R$ 5.92 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 44 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 8 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 3.24 (R$ 4.26) | R$ 4.96 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 161% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 161% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 4,293 (R$ 5,647) | R$ 3,756 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 4,567 (R$ 6,009) | R$ 2,483 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 1,857 (R$ 2,442) | R$ 622 | + 293% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 7,136 (R$ 9,388) | R$ 2,713 | + 246% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 3,725 (R$ 4,901) | R$ 1,683 | + 191% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,201 (R$ 1,580) | R$ 617 | + 156% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 250 (R$ 329) | R$ 91 | + 263% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,647 (R$ 2,167) | R$ 1,939 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 444 (R$ 584) | R$ 659 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 41 (R$ 54) | R$ 30 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 30 (R$ 39) | R$ 21 | + 86% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 80% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 263 (R$ 346) | R$ 258 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 386 (R$ 508) | R$ 252 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 309 (R$ 407) | R$ 405 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 560 (R$ 737) | R$ 314 | + 135% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 95,764 (R$ 125,989) | R$ 117,955 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.23 (R$ 2.93) | R$ 5.48 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 294 (R$ 387) | R$ 233 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 68% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 6 (R$ 8) | R$ 22 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 82 (R$ 108) | R$ 44 | + 146% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 299 (R$ 393) | R$ 259 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 24 (R$ 32) | R$ 23 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (R$ 27) | R$ 13 | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (R$ 20) | R$ 19 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 22 (R$ 29) | R$ 5.33 | + 451% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 25 (R$ 33) | R$ 55 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 41% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 152 (R$ 200) | R$ 111 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 100 (R$ 132) | R$ 64 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 439 (R$ 577) | R$ 239 | + 142% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 306 (R$ 403) | R$ 199 | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 29 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 21 (R$ 27) | R$ 13 | + 113% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,704 (R$ 3,558) | R$ 4,422 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.38 (R$ 0.49) | R$ 1.26 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 396 (R$ 521) | R$ 132 | + 295% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 23 (R$ 31) | R$ 11 | + 173% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,261 prices entered by 1,825 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 72% more expensive than in Brazil
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